The California storm death toll has reached at least 16 as relentless rain forces evacuations in places like Montecito and Santa Cruz due to flooding and mudslides.

Severe winter storms leave at least 16 dead in U.S. California

A significant winter storm that hit several cities in the western U.S. over the weekend is now expected to move throughout the country. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Nationwide snow storm expected to hit parts of U.S.

After a spell of drought for almost half of the year, the western U.S has now been battered by a powerful winter storm. The storm has resulted in travel misery in California, especially the Sierra Nevada range.

United States: Snowfall in western US after months of drought spell